HPI and Hot Bodies have released a ton of new gear including this great looking Toyota Corolla Levin Coupe AE86 body. Check out this body and more exciting products in the press release below:

HPI Racing is proud to introduce a 190mm body of the legendary Toyota Levin, now in Coupe styling! The Toyota Levin is the JDM version of Toyota Corolla with non-pop-up headlights. For the old-school Toyota Hachiroku fans it’s all about the little details, and this attention to detail work is what sets HPI Racing apart from the rest. This body will fit both the Sprint 2 [190mm] or Nitro 3 [200mm] HPI Racing chassis and is perfect for most other electric touring cars.

Like all HPI bodies, the Toyota Corolla Levin Coupe AE86 Body comes with a clear protective overspray film, window masks and large pre-cut decal sheets for making a proper scale replica. The body also has drill locations marked for HPI touring car chassis, making it easy to line up the body mount holes. Included with the body is a huge pre-cut vinyl decal sheet with window lines, headlights, grilles, tail lights, HPI logos and extra “tuner” decals for a realistic look. The 190mm width is perfect for most electric touring cars.

Premium vinyl decals include window frames, headlights, grill, tail lights, official logos and more – for a perfect finish with a lot of details

High quality, crystal clear 0.030” polycarbonate with excellent dimensional stability and impact resistance, for extra strength and longer life

Clear, easy-peel overspray paint film makes painting quick and easy

A decal instruction sheet is included for precise decal placement, letting owners create a concours-winning car in no time

Use with our range of replica wheels and tires to complete the realistic scale look! HPI wheels are available in a wide variety of offsets, from 0mm to 9mm, to allow you to fit wide bodies on a narrow chassis, and a narrow bodies on a wide chassis

#30729 TOYOTA COROLLA LEVIN COUPE AE86 BODY (190mm) – $30.00

LEXUS LS460 SESSIONS Ver. BODY (200mm)

Power, performance and luxury have been the mainstays of Lexus cars since they were first introduced. With the LS460 luxury sedan, Lexus has once again surpassed all expectations! The huge 5-litre hybrid V8 pumps out up to 439 horsepower and features a technologically unique 8-speed automatic transmission, as well as the familiar Lexus styling cues that mark it as the flagship sedan of the Lexus line-up. HPI is proud to be able to bring the Lexus LS460 to RC modellers in a realistic 1/10th scale, ready to fit on a huge range of touring car type chassis.

Like all HPI bodies, the Lexus LS460 Sessions Ver. Body comes with a clear protective overspray film, window masks and large pre-cut decal sheets for making a proper scale replica. The body also has drill locations marked for HPI touring car chassis, making it easy to line up the body mount and antenna holes. Included with the body is a huge pre-cut vinyl decal sheet with window lines, headlights, grilles, tail lights and HPI logos. The 200mm width is perfect for all electric and nitro touring cars.

Premium vinyl decals include window frames, headlights, grill, tail lights, official logos and more – for a perfect finish with a lot of details

High quality, crystal clear 0.030” polycarbonate with excellent dimensional stability and impact resistance, for extra strength and longer life

Clear, easy-peel overspray paint film makes painting quick and easy

A decal instruction sheet is included for precise decal placement, letting owners create a concours-winning car in no time

Use with our range of replica wheels and tires to complete the realistic scale look! HPI wheels are available in a wide variety of offsets from 0mm to 9mm, to allow you to fit wide bodies on a narrow chassis, and a narrow bodies on a wide chassis.

#30732 LEXUS LS460 SESSIONS Ver. BODY (200mm) $30.00

HPI PRO-SERIES TOOLS

Take control with the HPI Pro-Series Tools!

These professional quality tools feature solid aluminum construction, CNC machining, chunky handles with knurled grips at the tip end and laser-etched markings for instant size identification. The tips are factory-ground then hardened and black-coated for extra-long life and good looks, and are easily replaceable. A full set of HPI Pro-Series Tools are available, with a complete range of hex wrenches in the most popular metric sizes for RC racers, box wrenches plus flat and Philips head screwdrivers. We’ve even got an extra-cool bodyshell reamer to get the perfect body mounting position on your car or truck!

Get a complete set of matching HPI Pro-Series Tools and keep them handy at all times in the ultra-cool Pro-Series Tool Pouch! It’s got plenty of room for all the Pro-Series Tools, plus bodyshell scissors and even a few spare parts.

Replacing the stock aluminium center bulkhead brace with this woven graphite option is a great way to customize the look of your WR8 Flux. You’ll also lighten the weight of your car as well as increase its overall rigidity, giving you extra performance and an edge on the competition.

Use the complete range of woven graphite parts for your WR8 Flux to make it a race-ready rally car!

Replacing the stock aluminium shock towers with this woven graphite option is a great way to customize the look of your WR8 Flux or WR8 3.0 nitro car. You’ll also lighten the weight of your car as well as increase its overall rigidity, giving you extra performance and an edge on the competition. These option shock towers can be used in the front or the rear.

Use the complete range of woven graphite parts for your WR8 to make it a race-ready rally car!

#109011 SHOCK TOWER (WOVEN GRAPHITE/3mm/2pcs) $13.00

UPPER DECK (WOVEN GRAPHITE/2mm/WR8 3.0)

Make your WR8 or Bullet kit light and lean with these performance-oriented woven graphite option parts!

Replacing the stock aluminium upper deck with this woven graphite option is a great way to customize the look of your WR8 3.0 or Bullet 3.0. You’ll also lighten the weight of your car as well as increase its overall rigidity, giving you extra performance and an edge on the competition.

Use the complete range of woven graphite parts for your WR8 to make it a race-ready rally car!

#109012 UPPER DECK (WOVEN GRAPHITE/2mm/WR8 3.0) $10.00

CENTER BULKHEAD BRACE (WOVEN GRAPHITE/2mm/WR8 3.0)

Make your WR8 or Bullet kit light and lean with these performance-oriented woven graphite option parts!

Replacing the stock aluminium center bulkhead brace with this woven graphite option is a great way to customize the look of your WR8 3.0 or Bullet 3.0. You’ll also lighten the weight of your car as well as increase its overall rigidity, giving you extra performance and an edge on the competition.

Use the complete range of woven graphite parts for your WR8 to make it a race-ready rally car!

#109013 CENTER BULKHEAD BRACE (WOVEN GRAPHITE/2mm/WR8 3.0) $8.00

HEAVY-DUTY PINION GEARS

Fine-tune the speed and acceleration of the Baja 5B Flux with a selection of Heavy-Duty pinion gears. Use a larger pinion gear for higher top speeds, or use a smaller pinion gear for increased acceleration.

These 10-spoke wheels are made from tough high-impact nylon and are available in your choice of black, gunmetal and chrome to help you match your paint scheme and add a custom look to your truck.

This new version of the TR-10 wheel is designed specifically for the Super 5SC Flux. It differs from the standard TR-10 by requiring the tire to be super glued instead of utilizing a Bead-Lock to hold the tire in place. The ‘Glue-Lock’ design results in a lighter overall weight but maintains a mock Bead-Lock to keep that traditional large scale look.

The Rodeoo tires are designed for all-around performance specifically for the 5T and 5SC. Scaled up from our proven 1/10 scale short course tread, the Rodeoo is ready to bring your 5T and 5SC to a new level in performance. Racers know tires are the single best upgrade you can buy for your truck and these are the best tires available. Good for use on a wide variety of surfaces but best suited for trackperformance.

This new version of the Rodeoo tire is designed specifically for the Super 5SC Flux. It differs from the standard Rodeoo by requiring to be super glued instead of utilizing a Bead-Lock to hold it in place. The ‘Glue-Lock’ design results in a lighter overall weight in keeping with the light weight of the Super 5SC Flux.

#106898 RODEOO GLUE-LOCK TIRE S COMPOUND (185x60mm/2pcs) $65.00

HPI Flat Bill Cap

Stay looking cool and keep the sun out of your eyes with the hip HPI Flat Bill Cap, available in two sizes:

Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large.

A large offset hex logo is on the front, with the full HPI Racing logo on the side and a smaller HEX logo on the back. The HPI Flat Bill Cap is fitted for extra comfort and extra-cool good looks.

Stay warm, even during those freezing-cold early morning practice sessions, with the awesome HPI Winter Beanie cap! Thick woven fibers retain all the body heat you’d normally lose so you can stay focussed for the day’s racing.

One side is Black and features the Classic orange and grey HPI HEX logo, and the other side is Black with the HPI HEX logo in all white.

#107676 HPI WINTER BEANIE (BLACK) $32.00

HPI Baseball Cap

Stay looking cool and keep the sun out of your eyes with the classic HPI Baseball Cap, available in two sizes:

Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large.

A large offset hex logo is on the front, with the full HPI Racing logo on the side and a smaller HEX logo on the back. The HPI Baseball Cap is fitted for extra comfort and extra-cool good looks.

You know there’s no need to shout out who you’re driving for, so small logos embroidered around the edges and cuffs are all you need to show your brand loyalty. A sturdy zipper keeps the warmth in or can help cool you off, the flip-up hood features a sturdy drawcord, and strong knit cuffs keep the sleeves out of your way while you’re working on your car.

Easily and quickly change the settings on your Flux Reload speedo with this simple to use 2 in 1 Professional Program Card!

With the 2 in 1 Professional Program Card you’ll be able to make fast setup changes in the pits without any complex button pressing or looking at the manual – it’s the ideal solution for racers and anyone who wants to tinker with their power setup!

Welcome the future of electronic speed controllers! The all-new Flux Pro Competition ESC (electronic speed controller) is the ultimate way to add extra power, control and flexibility to your race car, drifter or crawler.

With the Flux Pro Competition controller, you will be able to use a huge range of brushless motors battery types and sizes, and you’ll also be able to program a huge variety of settings to completely customize the driving feel and power delivery you get on the track or course. Up to ten different controller profiles can be stored. Of course, if you just want to ‘set it and forget it’, that’s easily accomplished, with several different preset configurations that you can choose from, such as: modified racing, stock racing, ‘blinky’ spec mode, practice, off-road, drift and crawler!

The aluminum case design and included 5 volt fan help keep heat levels to a minimum, and the small size allows you to fit it in tight spaces. An integrated electronic switch is used that is more reliable than a traditional external mechanical switch. The external connection for the optional programming box will help you store, maintain and change extra settings for different track and weather conditions, should you wish to store several different controller configurations.

Developed with professional HB-HPI drivers and the HPI product R&D team, this is the most advanced speed controller ever offered by HPI Racing, and is the most powerful, versatile and functional speed controller you can find on the market today.

Arrive at the track in style with the fabulous HPI/HB Hauler Bag! This official HPI/HB accessory is roomy enough for a 1/8 scale buggy or touring/drift car and all required accessories, it’s sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of international travel, and with the HPI/HB ʻhex’ logos emblazoned prominently across it, looks great too! Using high-impact, corrugated black plastic sheets to form the interior of the HPI/HB Hauler Bag means that it’s light and maneuverable, so it’s easy to get where you need to be. The bag features inline skate-type wheels and an extending carry handle so it’s easy to transport through crowded airports or even just across the parking lot and into your favorite RC track. The lightweight aluminum handle extends to two lengths and is secured in place with a sturdy push-button release, and tough carry handles at each end and a long shoulder strap give you more carrying options. The outer fabric is a tough-wearing nylon weave and the zipper closures feature self-repairing teeth so it’s easy to shut, even when packed to nearly bursting.

The zippered top shelf has loop-style tool holders or can easily fit a tool organizer. There’s plenty of extra space for large tools, a big pit towel and plenty more! The selection of side pockets includes a huge side pocket that can hold an extra-large setup board, an end pocket for instruction manuals or magazines, and two pockets on the opposite end that can hold cleaning spray cans and diff or shock oils.

The main body of the HPI/HB Hauler Bag features a full-side zippered opening that rolls up and is secured with hook-and-loop fasteners to stay out of the way of the drawers. The 5 corrugated plastic drawers help you organize your tires, spares, battery packs, charger, extra tool, radio and vehicle. Three sizes of drawers are included, allowing you to set up the hauler bag so it’s just right for you.

The HPI/HB Hauler Bag requires some assembly, full instructions are included.

The HPI Plazma Pouch Safe Case is the ultimate protection for all types of batteries while storing, transporting, charging or cycling your Plazma batteries or any other brand of NiMH or LiPo batteries. The Plazma Pouch Case is flameproof and provides superior protection for your pit area and home from overcharged or damaged batteries.

#107249 PLAZMA POUCH LIPO SAFE CASE (BLACK) $30.00

2S High Performance LiPo in Rectangular Pack Case with 4mm Tubes

The HPI Plazma range of battery packs is growing, with several new options available for hobbyists and racers!

Our PlazmaPro competition range features two high-end packs designed purely for use on the race track! This pack fits within all accepted maximum pack sizes, allowing it to fit in any competition touring car, buggy, short course truck and other types of racing car. The 95C power rating will give you plenty of acceleration while the 6500mAh rating will allow you to fully utilise the power of the pack throughout a 5-minute race. It also features a real Dean’s connector and a universal balancing plug for simple maintenance.

The Plazma battery range now features a wide range of fantastic products, including 2 new Ni-MH battery options, including a 7-cell battery for extra power. We’ve also got 4 new LiPo hardcase battery packs, including 2 custom-fit for the Savage Flux monster truck, and a massive 4S pack that is ideal for vehicles that use 2 battery packs, such as the Trophy, Vorza and more!

Racers have something to look forward to as well, with the addition of the brand new PlazmaPro 95C competition line of batteries! We have a normal size rectangular case 95C battery as well as a saddle pack style battery for use in kits that require the use of saddle packs.

#106399 PLAZMAPRO 7.4V 6500mAh 95C LiPo BatteryPack 47.4Wh $250.00

HPI-HB RACE HOODIE

A large HB logo across the front proudly proclaims your brand loyalty, and a smaller logo across the back with hex logos floating behind it let the competition know to watch out! Pull over design keeps the warmth in, the flip-up hood features a sturdy drawcord, and strong knit cuffs keep the sleeves out of your way while you’re working on your car.

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